How to File Taxes without a W-2

The deadline for employers to provide W-2 forms to their employees is
January 31, 2019. But sometimes, for various reasons, employers do not
provide W-2s. In some cases, a business has had to close its doors and
has chosen not to pay for its former employees to receive W-2s. So,
what’s a taxpayer to do?

Try to get your W-2 for 2018 from your employer

If January 31, 2019 has come and gone, attempt to get your W-2 from your
employer. Speak to the company leadership and find out if it will
provide W-2s to all employees. Even if the company is no longer in
business, it can usually arrange for W-2s to be sent from its former
payroll provider.
If you are unable to get in touch with someone at the company, or if it
refuses to provide W-2s, what is your next step? Many individuals will
attempt to get their information from the company’s former payroll
provider. But for security reasons, payroll companies are not allowed
to discuss employee information with anyone who is not an authorized
contact on the account.

Try to get your W-2 from the IRS

Your next step would be to ask the IRS for help finding your W-2.
Contact the agency at 800.829.1040. Once you provide your personal
information and your employer’s name and address, the IRS will try to
find a copy of your W-2. Sometimes, the IRS may have received tax
information from your employer even if you did not.

Use Form 4852 and your last paystub to file income taxes

Failing that, you can use IRS Form 4852 to file your tax return. Download Form 4852 from the IRS website and
complete it using a copy of your last paystub. Once complete,
attach Form 4852 to your 1040 or other tax form and send it to the IRS.

File your income taxes on time

Even if you have not yet received a W-2, you should still file your
tax return on or before April 17, 2019.

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